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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of FanDuel (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NHL FanDuel Optimizer.
| C | Mark Scheifele |
| C | Ryan O’Reilly |
| W | Colton Sceviour |
| W | Mattias Janmark |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Patrik Laine |
| D | Dustin Byfuglien |
| D | Jacob Trouba |
| G | Matt Murray |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 132.61 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $8,300 | 18.45 | 2.22 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,500 | 18.21 | 2.14 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,000 | 17.21 | 1.91 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,100 | 15.28 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O’Reilly | BUF | $5,400 | 12.68 | 2.35 |
| Radek Faksa | SJ | $3,300 | 7.37 | 2.23 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $8,300 | 18.45 | 2.22 |
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $6,100 | 13.42 | 2.20 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $8,100 | 17.86 | 2.20 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,500 | 16.98 | 2.26 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,200 | 16.64 | 2.03 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 15.76 | 1.79 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,600 | 15.22 | 2.00 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,800 | 14.73 | 2.17 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $7,300 | 14.65 | 2.01 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,800 | 14.47 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $3,100 | 8.91 | 2.87 |
| Mattias Janmark | SJ | $3,500 | 9.10 | 2.60 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,300 | 10.83 | 2.52 |
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $3,700 | 9.23 | 2.49 |
| Devin Shore | SJ | $3,700 | 8.97 | 2.42 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,700 | 13.77 | 2.42 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $4,200 | 10.09 | 2.40 |
| Mark Letestu | ANA | $3,400 | 7.90 | 2.32 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,600 | 14.32 | 2.17 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,500 | 14.06 | 2.56 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,600 | 13.43 | 2.03 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,600 | 13.25 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,500 | 14.06 | 2.56 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,600 | 11.21 | 2.44 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,600 | 13.25 | 2.37 |
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $4,200 | 9.93 | 2.36 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,800 | 23.36 | 2.65 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,300 | 22.75 | 2.74 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $9,100 | 22.46 | 2.47 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,900 | 22.06 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,300 | 22.75 | 2.74 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,800 | 23.36 | 2.65 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,400 | 22.01 | 2.62 |
| Anders Nilsson | WPG | $7,400 | 19.32 | 2.61 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.